I was traveling in the Philippines and while walking along Manila Bay, I happened across this amazing scene of brothers and sisters playing amidst the remains of an old wooden pier. A girl helps her sister up. A boy and friends cheer the aerial display of his brother. As I stood watching alongside smiling parents, I realized how amazing Filipino families are and their willingness to help others and innate ability to enjoy the simple things in life.

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Excellent photo, Jarrett. Great job filling the frame with joy. There is an execution with body positions and depth that draws the eye around this image. A great, natural, moment captured really well. I'm smiling ear to ear.

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